The
Downtown Enhancement Grants are administered by the Office of Community and
Rural Affairs (OCRA), and were created to fund projects that support and
promote community-based planning, marketing and restoration efforts for Indiana
Main Street communities.

"The
downtown square is an important part of our rural communities both visually and
economically," said Lt. Gov. Skillman. "These grant dollars are
highly competitive and assist our Indiana Main Streets with achieving their
long-term strategies."

The façade
improvement program in Warren will provide an opportunity for needed
improvements to the façades of downtown structures.

The
project will include exterior painting, restoration of awnings, window
replacement and masonry renovation. The organization has partnered with
the Town to provide matching funds for the establishment of this program.

Indiana
Main Street, a division of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs,
was established to provide economic revitalization and professional assistance
to participating communities.

Indiana
Main Street encourages the revitalization and restoration of downtown areas in
Hoosier cities and towns.